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CJBSS: VOL. 12, NO. 1, JUNE 2021

INTERNET FRAUD AND ITS EFFECT ON NIGERIA'S IMAGE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

  • Eze-Michael, Ezedikachi. N (PhD)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.20370/cjbss.v11i3.2602
Submitted
June 29, 2021
Published
2022-02-16

Abstract

Internet fraud has become an increasing form of computer crime. This study investigated the effects of internet fraud on Nigeria's image in international relations. The study adopted quantitative method and descriptive survey. Journals and materials from internet complemented the major sources. Findings showed that unemployment and poverty are major causal factors of internet fraud. The study concluded that, internet use by Nigerians has come with fraudulent acts, and this has put Nigeria under scrutiny and brought negative image in international relations. The study recommended that, government should enact a comprehensive law on internet fraud and empower graduates by providing employment.